Eastman’s Voice, Opera & Vocal Coaching (VOVC) Department values its relationship with a local organization known as Friends of Eastman Opera (FEO). For more than a decade, this group of vibrant opera connoisseurs has lent its support to Eastman Opera Theatre in a variety of ways, including the sponsorship of an annual vocal competition, giving…
Caen Thomason-Redus Instructor of Arts Leadership DEPARTMENTMusic LeadershipCONTACT INFOEmail Mr. Thomason-RedusBIOGRAPHY Caen Thomason-Redus is grateful to spend his time making a difference in the world through music. That journey has taken him through orchestras, presenters, universities, and now the League of American Orchestras, where he leads Inclusion and Learning. Immediately prior to joining the League,…
One faculty member and five graduates of the Eastman School of Music were winners in the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc.’s 66th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, February 4, 2024: Associate Professor of Jazz Voice Sara Gazarek, Julia Bullock, Martha Cluver and members of The Count Basie Orchestra. Best Arrangement, Instruments and…
The Eastman School of Music excitedly welcomes three notable visiting professors to lead Eastman’s choral activities this spring 2024 while Dr. William Weinert, Director of Choral Activities, is on academic leave for the duration of the semester. Taking up the charge is Eastman alum Gregory Ristow, ’04E (MM/MA), ’11E (DMA) from Oberlin Conservatory; Marguerite Brooks…
By Reginald Bowens, Marketing Assistant for Summer@Eastman Pictured: Ballets Russes production of Darius Milhaud’s Le Train Bleu from June 20, 1924 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. Stage design: Pablo Picasso and Henri Laurens. Costumes: Coco Chanel. Choreography: Bronislava Nijinska. (Image from Library of Congress) Hello, Friends! As we prepare for Summer Session 2024,…
Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicJames Jeffery CURRENT STUDENT PROFILE James Jeffery is a second-year undergraduate Organ Performance major in the studio of David Higgs at the Eastman School of Music. He is currently employed as a VanDelinder Fellow at Christ Church, Rochester. He previously studied with Daniel Brownell at First UCC Milford, CT. He…
Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicMihail StrezevCURRENT STUDENT PROFILE Mihail Strezev was born in Moldova into a family of three generations of musicians. His passion for music began at a young age, and he spent 18 years studying piano. However, he eventually decided to follow in the footsteps of his mother, Anna Strezeva, an accomplished…
Organ, Historical Keyboards and Sacred MusicJonghee Yoon CURRENT STUDENT PROFILE Jonghee Yoon is currently pursuing an Advanced Diploma with Nathan Laube at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. Jonghee received her master’s degree in sacred music and organ performance at East Carolina University, and a bachelor’s degree from Ewha Woman’s University in…
